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Today we accepted an adventure invite from the hint of someone else’s ski track. We set out, wondering where the thin track would lead us, and it didn’t disappoint. We skied over several marshes and visited an “off the beaten track” pond. The sun blessed us with its presence for much of the ski and then it hid while snow squalls raced through over and over again.We were up early for today’s outdoor adventure to bike before temps rose & snow got soft. Biked a great loop through #PippyPark & ended with this fabulous view over St. John’s. Having a dose of outdoor time, we’ll settle into work time for the rest of the day feeling centred & refreshed.Marking our arrival at (what seems like) one of the hundreds of Triangle Ponds in NL :-) After chatting with someone, we saw an over marsh route in this Triangle Pond. We skirted several wet areas & managed to connect the route. I love exploring in my city’s backyard known as #PippyPark & continuously answering the question: “Will this (route) go?” Yesterday it did. Some days it doesn’t. U-turns are our specialty.A lone pitcher plant flower stands strong amid the wind and snow. As I skied past it today, it called for me to stop and reflect on its strength and my own.While outside, sometimes I just need to stop on wonder. After wandering, of course. The light invited the lichen to dance and together, they made something they couldn’t each make themselves. Stop. Slow down. Look. Ponder. Be curious. Be like lichen and dance with the light.Please join me in wishing @wissmarian a Happy Birthday! Here’s to many more adventures near (currently) and far (hopefully). Big and small.TA’s Facebook Page
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Signal Hill Seven Times
A quick edit on some training footage-I was trying out the “audio” back on the Go Pro and some different angles and shots off using the ski pole mount. A lovely day to be out on the hill.
Posted in Everest 3.0, Mera & Island, Video
Tagged 2013, climb, Seven Summits, Signal Hill, St. John's, train
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What Mountains Teach us About Citizenship: A Tedx Talk
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Video
Tagged 2013, climb, Fort Townshend, mountain, St. John's, TEDx, video
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Winter Joys
Finally enough snow to get out and enjoy winter!
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Video
Tagged 2013, chopsticks, concept piece, scrape, ski, Winter
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Mount Logan Videos
I often seek out videos on You Tube and other sites as a way to preview and visualize the mountain I am about to climb. I study the route and land marks as well as what the climbers are wearing … Continue reading
Posted in Highest Peak, Logan, Video
Tagged 2012, Canada's Highest Peak, Mount Logan, Mountaineering, video, Yukon
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On the Cusp of a New Adventure: Sea Fever…Err..Ice Fever
The day is frantic with last minute things to do but this video came to my attention and I paused to watch it. I loved how Alastair Humphreys put into words and images, why we go (or at least why they … Continue reading
Packing, Sewing, Charging
The gift of a late March snow storm is that is prompts one to stay home and attend to one’s packing chores. Marian and I spent much of today doing Greenland prep chores. I don’t know how I ever managed … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 3.0, Gunnbjørn Fjeld, Video
Tagged 2012, climb, Go for Greenland, MEC, Outdoor Gear, train, Travel
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Getting to the Glacier
Tangent Expeditions is providing the logistics and transportation for my upcoming Greenland expedition. This great video gives an introduction to how snowmobiles are opening up parts of Greenland to exploration as well as give some picture of the amazing views … Continue reading
Posted in Gunnbjørn Fjeld, Video
Tagged Go for Greenland, Greenland, Snowmobile, Tangent Expeditions
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I am the Tow Truck
One morning when I was training for a climb, a guy in a truck roared up and said, “do you want me to call you a tow truck?” I wasn’t quick enough that morning mentally because about half way up … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 3.0, Gunnbjørn Fjeld, Newfoundland, Video
Tagged Go for Greenland, Signal Hill, St. John's, Tire Pull, training
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You Go Girl
I love this clip. It speaks volumes of what it is like to be on the precipice of a new experience, wanting to let go and let the skis ride, and the challenge of doing that. A brave nine year … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Ski, Video
Tagged bravery, make it happen, risk, ski jump, you go girl
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Upright is Alright
Here’s an oldie but a goodie…it’s a video that Kenna Fair and I made after our 2003 trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It’s a compilation of super eight film, video, and photographs. The first three minutes … Continue reading
YYT Adventure #1
What do you do after you’ve been cooped up too long because of a snow storm…go out and play in it, of course. An urban adventure all within walking reach of home, the first in a series of more to … Continue reading
Posted in Newfoundland, Video
Tagged Blizzard, snow day, snowshoe, St. John's, YYT Adventures
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Republic of Snow (a.k.a. Snow Day 3)
The third in a series of “snow day” movies. Always fun to be out in a storm and see what the helmet cam can do. Today was climbing seven of the steepest hills in the downtown St. John’s.
Posted in Everest 3.0, Newfoundland, Video
Tagged Republic of Doyle, snow day, St. John's
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Snow Day II
Five days out from departure for Antarctica and you get a snow day…improvise! Building on last year’s snow day video, here’s the sequel! Here’s the original:
Posted in Everest 3.0, Video, Vinson
Tagged #nlwx, 2011, slack line, snow day, St. John's
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Turning Left: Iceland on the Ring Road
We chose counterclockwise. Opposite of how the commentary was laid out in the Lonely Planet guide, we elected to drive the ring road of Iceland the other way. After our climb of Hvannadalshnúkur, as we headed out Route One toward … Continue reading
Lady Bird-Inaugural Flight
Another beautiful spring day here in St. John’s allowed me to take my new Alpacka pack raft out for its first test paddle on Long Pond and inlet creek. Getting into the boat is like getting a hug and it … Continue reading
Indescribable
Using Powell’s words and Super 8 film footage, we try to describe in the indescribable experience of traveling down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Given the arrival of my new Alpacka Pack Raft, my thoughts has turned to … Continue reading
